Page 53 - The Prophet Yusuf (as)

Prophet Yusuf's New Life (as)

As is clear from the above verses, Prophet Yusuf (as) knew

that adultery was a sin in the sight of Allah. He therefore avoided
transgressing and tried to escape from the woman. The way that Allah
indicates that he would have wanted her, contains a very important se-

cret regarding this particular test. It is possible for a believer’s lower
self to turn in the direction of something that is sinful according to his

religion. The important thing is for the believer to refuse to submit to
that desire and to demonstrate the determination not to go beyond
the limits Allah set. There would have been no test if he had had no

physical desires. The subsequent events are related in the following
verses:

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A depiction of the virtuous
behaviour of Prophet Yusuf
(as) in the face of the woman's
improper suggestion. She is
tearing the back of Prophet
Yusuf's shirt (as).
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